The Relationship of Vitamin B 12 with Two Symptoms of Shingles: Who has Pain and Who has Itch?
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Dermatology
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
İlkay Özer
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0000-0001-6170-0930
Türkiye
Günseli Kekeç
0000-0001-8408-9441
Türkiye
Arzu Ataseven
0000-0001-5372-0712
Türkiye
Recep Dursun
0000-0002-1279-574X
Türkiye
Publication Date
November 18, 2025
Submission Date
September 29, 2025
Acceptance Date
October 15, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2025 Volume: 8 Number: 3